I generally only have to shave every other day unless I'm working then everyday just bought the Merkur 23C/180. How long does each blade last?
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I generally use a blade 3-4 times. But I was thinking of changing them after every time I shave just because the blades are $11 and some change for a 100. It gives a great shave just have to get used to it.
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I bought these for my husband who loves them. He has a heavy beard and shaves every day. He says he changes them once a week as a rule, but gets a close shave even on day 7.
1506953
Had mine just over three months. I use it with hot water and hand soap. The blades are definitely less efficient than they were, although still better than my last razor.Out of the posters on this thread, three indicate a life of 3-4 months... Interesting. Guess I'll try the "Tom's brushless cream".J. Thayer, how old are you and how hard is your beard?
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I usually just use them once and toss them. At 5 cents a blade it's worth it in my opinion. I've used a blade for 3 shaves and it still had life though so all depends on what you want.
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My wife uses it. The razor will last a lifetime. The blades last about a month for her.
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I personally shave about every other day or every 3rd day depending on if I'm going out with family or what but my blades last 6 shaves. But the blade also has a lot to do with its Longevity. Cheap won't last spend a little more and better blade. I also do 2 or 3 passes with each shave. Experiment with different blade and which best suit your beard type. Good luck
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I do not typically shave every day (since I am thankfully semi retired). Based upon my experience when I have shaved on consecutive days I have not needed to use it every day.
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My gut response is to say "No," but that really depends on your shaving regiment. If you shave every day, then you'll probably be changing the blade often enough for it to not really matter. A good, thorough rinse under the faucet will probably be sufficient. If you wait several days in between shaves, then you'll probably prolong the life of the each blade by disassembling it and giving each part a proper rinse after use. I change blades about once a week ( every 3 to 4 shaves ) so I just make sure I rinse it off really well after shaving.
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I shave five times a week... I skip Saturday & Sunday. That being said I like to replace every month, but it depends on what blades you get. I get mine from Walmart and they are cheap and work great!
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I wouldn't switch to a DE if I were you. I actually just switched from a DE. First of all you have to be extremely careful with them because it's extremely easy to cut yourself. It actually to me a few weeks of cutting myself before finally learning how to use it properly. Also with DE razors the blades only last for 1-2 shaves then you have to switch it out. Considering that and how often you will have to buy more blades it's actually more expensive. Overall I'd say to just stay with a more modern razor.
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One cartridge lasts about 3 leg treatments for me... I did it every other week in the beginning and then just once every month for about 2 months and stopped. The results were amazing. Went from shaving every other day to shaving once every 2 weeks and the hair size was much more thin and barely noticeable. It stayed that way for about 5 months without doing the treatments anymore.
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wish I could help directly...I only use it for my every other day save and to trim side burns and soul patch. In general I get a close facial shave without any razor burn or irritation. Compared to my previous iterations of Norelco shavers (think this is my 4th), it is much much lighter and quieter.
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As I purchased this for a friend, and am a man, I presumethat one would change the blade every one to 2 weeks. Depending on how often you shave your legs
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i usually get 8 to 10 shaves per blade i have a thick beard and only shave about every 2 weeks or so
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I replace mine every month. I shave every other day and clean the razor on the Eco setting.
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Mine last about two years as well. It just doesn't cut the same and hurts. Replaced the blade and had a professional barber "zero" it in. Slight helped but still kinda hurts. Always kept mine well oiled. Going to purchase another one as this device has paid for itself time after time by allowing me to cut my hair at home.
711990
Very dependent on your type of beard. I've got a very thick beard and one blade lasts me about a week shaving on a daily basis
61967
In my vibrating Quattro razor, I get about 12 shaves per blade...maybe more. They're expensive but really last. Also, less cuts and nicks. I love the vibrating razor.